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The Missouri State Archives research room is open to in-person researchers. For your convenience and to expedite your research, appointments are available. To request an appointment email [email protected] or call (573) 751-3280.   

Research requests may also be submitted through our online request form or emailed to [email protected]. Researchers can temporarily submit up to three requests at a time.

Contact Information

 

Address

600 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1747
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone

(573) 751-3280(Phone)

[email protected]

 

Research Request

Request Policies

Online Request Form

 

Hours

Winter Hours (September to May)

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (June to August

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Student Tours

Student Tours are not currently available. 

Holidays

The Missouri State Archives will be closed for Federal and State holidays:

2024 Holiday Closings
2024
New Year's Day  Monday, January 1, 2024 Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15, 2024 Closed
Lincoln Day Monday, February 12, 2024 Closed
Presidents' Day Monday, February 19, 2024 Closed
Truman Day  Wednesday May 8, 2024 Closed
Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024 Closed
Juneteenth  Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Closed
Independence Day  Thursday, July 4, 2024 Closed
Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024 Closed
Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2024 Closed
Veteran's Day  Monday, November 11, 2024 Closed
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 Closed
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Closed

 

2025 Holiday Closings
2025
New Year's Day  Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2025 Closed
Lincoln Day Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Closed
Presidents' Day Monday, February 17, 2025 Closed
Truman Day  Thursday, May 8, 2025 Closed
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025 Closed
Juneteenth  Thursday, June 19, 2025 Closed
Independence Day  Friday, July 4, 2025 Closed
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025 Closed
Columbus Day Monday, October 13, 2025 Closed
Veteran's Day  Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Closed
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025 Closed
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025 Closed

Location and Directions

The Missouri State Archives is part of the State Capitol complex and is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center. The Archives is two blocks west of the State Capitol on West Main Street. ( View Map )

Parking

Visitor parking is available at no charge in close vicinity to the building. Handicap parking is immediately in front of the building.